Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Project Complete

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Project Complete

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Project Complete

Ethan Miller

A general view of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project is seen left of the Hoover Dam October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

A general view of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project is seen left of the Hoover Dam October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Project Complete

Ethan Miller

Tourists visit the pedestrian plaza at the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

Tourists visit the pedestrian plaza at the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Project Complete

Ethan Miller

Visitors place their feet on a marker for the Nevada-Arizona state line divider on the pedestrian overpass of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

Visitors place their feet on a marker for the Nevada-Arizona state line divider on the pedestrian overpass of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Project Complete

Ethan Miller

An aerial view of the Arizona approach road to the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

An aerial view of the Arizona approach road to the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Project Complete

Ethan Miller

A general view of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

A general view of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Project Complete

Ethan Miller

A general view of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

A general view of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Project Complete

Ethan Miller

A general view of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project is seen left of the Hoover Dam October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

A general view of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project is seen left of the Hoover Dam October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Project Complete

Ethan Miller

A general view of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project is seen left of the Hoover Dam October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

A general view of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project is seen left of the Hoover Dam October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Project Complete

Ethan Miller

A general view of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project is seen left of the Hoover Dam October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

A general view of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project is seen left of the Hoover Dam October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Project Complete

Ethan Miller

The Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project is visible behind tourists visiting the Hoover Dam October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

The Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project is visible behind tourists visiting the Hoover Dam October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Project Complete

Ethan Miller

A couple sits near a security sign at the Hoover Dam with the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project visible October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

A couple sits near a security sign at the Hoover Dam with the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project visible October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Project Complete

Ethan Miller

An aerial view shows the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project left of the Hoover Dam October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

An aerial view shows the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project left of the Hoover Dam October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Project Complete

Ethan Miller

An aerial view shows the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

An aerial view shows the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Project Complete

Ethan Miller

An aerial view shows the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project behind the Hoover Dam October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

An aerial view shows the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project behind the Hoover Dam October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

Hoover Dam Bypass Bridge Project Complete

Ethan Miller

An aerial view shows the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project behind the Hoover Dam October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

An aerial view shows the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project behind the Hoover Dam October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Nevada. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19.

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A general view of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge... News PhotoArizona,Business,Clark County - Nevada,Finance,General View,Horizontal,Lake Mead National Recreation Area,Mike O'Callaghan Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge,Mohave County,Nevada,Transportation,USAPhotographer Ethan MillerCollection: Getty Images News 2010 Getty ImagesLAKE MEAD NRA, AZ - OCTOBER 26: A general view of the Mike O'Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge part of the Hoover Dam Bypass Project is seen left of the Hoover Dam October 26, 2010 in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, Arizona. The 1,900-foot-long structure sits 890 feet above the Colorado River, about a quarter of a mile downstream from the Hoover Dam. The USD 240 million four-lane bypass project to relieve vehicle traffic on the Hoover Dam began in 2003, and opened to traffic on October 19. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)